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i think it was in virginia in a case. we aggressively enforceed that and we will continue to do so and we, i appreciate the leadership of senator schumer and others in the passage of the move act. as you know that was a bipart bill and -- bipartisan bill and we will fully and aggressively enforcement -- enforce it and i look forward to doing so. >> election is coming up in november. >> absolutely. >> we don't want to have another election with 25% of our military not able to vote. >> i agree with you sir. on this new plaque party panther case -- black party panther case dismissal, you told the house judiciary committee when you testified that the maximum menl -- penalty was sought in that case. but the question was, was it obtained? can you compare the remedy sought in the original complaints with the remedy actually obtained in the unjunction? isn't it true that the come sought a person innocent -- complaint sought a permanent injunction against all four defendants and the ultimate injunction was only for a few years and
i think it was in virginia in a case. we aggressively enforceed that and we will continue to do so and we, i appreciate the leadership of senator schumer and others in the passage of the move act. as you know that was a bipart bill and -- bipartisan bill and we will fully and aggressively enforcement -- enforce it and i look forward to doing so. >> election is coming up in november. >> absolutely. >> we don't want to have another election with 25% of our military not able to...
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shortly after moving from tennessee from his home in the state of virginia, sam was drawn to the cherokee indians, a tribe that would have a profound impact on his life. at the age of 19, sam houston enlisted in the military to fight the british in the war of 1812 where he distinguished himself for his bravery and was wounded several times in battle. after the war, his attention shifted to the study of law. in 1823, he was elected to the first of two terms here in this body, the united states congress, before being elected governor in the state of tennessee -- for the state of tennessee in 1827. in 1828, houston resigned from tennessee politics returning to live with his longtime friends, the cherokee indians. in 1835, sam houston left the cherokee and his wife in tennessee and moved to texas where he quickly gained note right for his leadership in seeking independence from mexico. in the wake of the feat at the alamo on april 21, 1836, houston rallied the army of texas to victory decisively defeating santa anna and the mexican army at the battle of san jacinto, securing independence for
shortly after moving from tennessee from his home in the state of virginia, sam was drawn to the cherokee indians, a tribe that would have a profound impact on his life. at the age of 19, sam houston enlisted in the military to fight the british in the war of 1812 where he distinguished himself for his bravery and was wounded several times in battle. after the war, his attention shifted to the study of law. in 1823, he was elected to the first of two terms here in this body, the united states...
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[laughter] but thanks to the generosity of churches in virginia, he and his parents found a home in the united states. and ledum, who says "i always wanted to be in the military," found his calling in the united states marine corps. he deployed to iraq, and was serving his second tour when his unit was struck by an improvised explosive device. in the weeks and months that followed, he battled to recover from traumatic brain injury. at a va medical center, with his parents at his side, he was presented a purple heart. and a few moments later, he was sworn in as an american citizen. this marine was not only determined to recover, he was determined to help others. he has been a leader and mentor to his fellow wounded warriors. in fact, i hear he's quite an athlete -- >> yes, sir. >> -- he agrees. [laughter] he will compete next month in the first warrior games at the u.s. olympic training center in colorado. so for his distinguished service to country, and for inspiring us all with his example of what citizenship truly means, i am proud to join the u.s. citizenship and immigration services
[laughter] but thanks to the generosity of churches in virginia, he and his parents found a home in the united states. and ledum, who says "i always wanted to be in the military," found his calling in the united states marine corps. he deployed to iraq, and was serving his second tour when his unit was struck by an improvised explosive device. in the weeks and months that followed, he battled to recover from traumatic brain injury. at a va medical center, with his parents at his side,...
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we just got a free good verdict i think it was in virginia and the new etcoff que we have enforced that and we will continue to do so and we -- i agree the sheep the leadership of senator schumer and others in the passage of the act. as you know there was a bipartisan bill and we will fully and aggressively enforce it and i look forward to doing so. >> the election is coming up and we don't want to have another of 25% of the military. >> i agree with you, senator. >> -- not able to vote. on the new black party case dismissal, you tell the house judiciary committee when you testified the maximum penalty was sought in that case but the question was was obtained. could you compare the remedy with that actually obtained in the injunction? isn't it true that the complaint sought a permanent injunction against all four defendants and the ultimate was only for a few years and against just one defendant. was your analysis of that? >> i would like to start you indicated your opening statement we had erected a steel barrier and i want to point out for the record, senator, we provide over 4,000 pa
we just got a free good verdict i think it was in virginia and the new etcoff que we have enforced that and we will continue to do so and we -- i agree the sheep the leadership of senator schumer and others in the passage of the act. as you know there was a bipartisan bill and we will fully and aggressively enforce it and i look forward to doing so. >> the election is coming up and we don't want to have another of 25% of the military. >> i agree with you, senator. >> -- not...
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when we extended the corridor to lynchburg, virginia, we were able to use equipment that was available that extended from the northeast corridor to provide that service. but there are areas, as you say, for example, one of the corridors that i think has great promise is the milwaukee to madison corridor, for example, for the future. that will require the rebuilding of the tracks. and it will require additional equipment. and you have a state that's made a strong equipment in regard to that being wisconsin and both in terms of equipment that they would buy and pay for in some cases on their own and also applying for and rebuilding the line between milwaukee and madison or at least part of that line that they own. and i think that's where the key for priia came was that the states would take a leadership role in those corridors for the future and it would not only with adding tracks and facilities but also with the equipment. we're there to help them. but they're going to have to take a role in that process. and also use the federal money that's become available. >> a question that arise
when we extended the corridor to lynchburg, virginia, we were able to use equipment that was available that extended from the northeast corridor to provide that service. but there are areas, as you say, for example, one of the corridors that i think has great promise is the milwaukee to madison corridor, for example, for the future. that will require the rebuilding of the tracks. and it will require additional equipment. and you have a state that's made a strong equipment in regard to that...
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there is a restaurant not far from here run by, out in virginia, run by a muslim. and apparently there was two weeks after 9/11 this guy couldn't get anybody in. it was just packed that people want to come out and show their support. it's typical of americans. president bush went to the national cathedral and then went to the mosque. some criticize that. but again, a very american response to embrace rather than condemn. know, there was unity but then it broke apart. largely because of iraq. that was the catalyst of that crisis and disagreement. but i think i think there's closure on that that we are getting now that is encouraging. some people are forgetting what they said earlier but there seems to be a consensus that we have worked through this and things may be working out all right. still keep fingers crossed. but that's where what the fight was about. >> host: you have to do with iraq. how do you think history going to look back on the decision to react to the 9/11 attacks by invading iraq? >> guest: great question. 64,000-dollar question. ryan crocker to was
there is a restaurant not far from here run by, out in virginia, run by a muslim. and apparently there was two weeks after 9/11 this guy couldn't get anybody in. it was just packed that people want to come out and show their support. it's typical of americans. president bush went to the national cathedral and then went to the mosque. some criticize that. but again, a very american response to embrace rather than condemn. know, there was unity but then it broke apart. largely because of iraq....
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the chair: the gentleman virginia tech. mr. andrews: thank you, mr. chairman. i would like to thank my friend from texas for offering this amendment. i think it makes a very significant contribution to this legislation. what it effectively says is that competition should always be the general rule. only when there is a compelling reason for an exception should there be one. so, for example, if there is a national emergency or there truly is only one entity that could provide a good or service, then in those exceptional circumstances but only in those exceptional circumstances should there be no competition before rewarding of a contract. again i think that the amendment is very much consistent with the purpose, spirit, and letter of the bill. and would urge my colleagues to support it. and reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from texas. mr. sessions: thank you, mr. chairman. mr. chairman, do i want to thank the gentleman, mr. andrews, not only in his testimony before the rules committee yesterday but also that of mr. conaway. with the inten
the chair: the gentleman virginia tech. mr. andrews: thank you, mr. chairman. i would like to thank my friend from texas for offering this amendment. i think it makes a very significant contribution to this legislation. what it effectively says is that competition should always be the general rule. only when there is a compelling reason for an exception should there be one. so, for example, if there is a national emergency or there truly is only one entity that could provide a good or service,...
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remarks at the white house about mine safety after he gets a preliminary report of what caused west virginia's mine disaster. the governor is calling for inspection of all mines. and he wants them to stop tomorrow to mourn the victims. >> the teacher who allegedly wrote the word loser on a boy's arm has resigned two days before she was scheduled to attend a disciplinary hearing according to "the columbus dispatch." amy butterfield said the 8-year-old found the joke funny when she wrote the word loser on his arm with an orange marker but the family disagrees. >> i can't believe anything like that would actually go on the side of school. that could scar him for life. that's nothing that you want to see happen to any child. >> the teacher says she made an unfortunate error in judgment and that she had a good relationship with the boy. brian? >> all right, ash clouds from a volcanic eruption in iceland are forcing flights to be canceled across europe. europe's busiest airport, london's heathrow is only accepting emergency flights. this is the second time in less than a month that a volcano has eru
remarks at the white house about mine safety after he gets a preliminary report of what caused west virginia's mine disaster. the governor is calling for inspection of all mines. and he wants them to stop tomorrow to mourn the victims. >> the teacher who allegedly wrote the word loser on a boy's arm has resigned two days before she was scheduled to attend a disciplinary hearing according to "the columbus dispatch." amy butterfield said the 8-year-old found the joke funny when...
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we begin in west virginia where the search for those four missing miners has come to a tragic ends. the families got the news they had been dreading early this morning. rescuers actually passed right by the bodies earlier during tripped into the mine but conditions inside that shaft were just so bad that they couldn't even see the miners' bodies until last night. families were hoping the miners were waiting for rescue in one of the underground safety chambers. they have food, water and air to get miners through an emergency. >> none of the chambers had been deployed. and none of our miners suffered. so this journey -- this journey has ended. and now the healing will start. >> now, this means 29 miners were killed in monday's explosion at the upper big branch mine. that's the worst u.s. mining incident in 40 years. officials say they will now focus on recovering 22 bodies that are still in the mine. then they will start investigating. >> after this recovery of the bodies has been completed, there will be a state and msha will conduct a joint investigation, the company will be partici
we begin in west virginia where the search for those four missing miners has come to a tragic ends. the families got the news they had been dreading early this morning. rescuers actually passed right by the bodies earlier during tripped into the mine but conditions inside that shaft were just so bad that they couldn't even see the miners' bodies until last night. families were hoping the miners were waiting for rescue in one of the underground safety chambers. they have food, water and air to...